Algae ID

[fluffyhobo]

Hey guys, could use some help to ID this algae in my tank and some recommendations for cuc.

Tank is a month old and was started using dry rock with fritz bacteria. I have only had 2 clownfish since then and this algae has only just popped up in the past week or so.

Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate around 1.5

 

[lapin]

Dont know what algae that is, Diatoms cyano ect.... but brown spots are the first thing to form on dry rock and new sand

 

[fluffyhobo]

Dont know what algae that is, Diatoms cyano ect.... but brown spots are the first thing to form on dry rock and new sand

Should I try and clean it up with a siphon or just let it grow and get a good cuc?

 

[Afrashz]

Looks like diatoms, leave it

 

[Woodneers]

Reefcleaners.org can send you some nice critters to take care of that. I am in a similar spot on a reboot of a 40 AIO and i selected a lawnmower blenny to help and he's doing a great job, plus he's a hoot to watch!

 

[Afrashz]

I like trochus and nerite snails to start me off, maybe some astreas

 

[lapin]

Should I try and clean it up with a siphon or just let it grow and get a good cuc?

If it is diatoms nothing really will eat them and they will go away in a few weeks all by themselves.
If you dont like the look on the sand, siphon it off.
If it is some sort of alage I dont see enough to support a clean up crew yet.
I would give it a week or 2 and see where it goes.
Either way it shows your tank can support life and is on its way to greatness